Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award is for exceptional international undergraduate students who come from poor or war-affected regions. The award aims to acknowledge the resilience and determination of students who have overcome challenges in their academic pursuits.
It emphasizes the significance of academic excellence as a testament to the students’ commitment and potential for success.
Program of Study
Any undergraduate degree offered at the University.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, the following criteria must be met:
- International Student Status: You should be an international student planning to study in Canada and hold a valid Canadian study permit.
- Enrollment at UBC: You must be either entering UBC from a recognized secondary school or transferring from your first year at a post-secondary college or another university.
- Graduation Timeline: Your high school graduation should have taken place no earlier than one year prior to the academic year you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for 2023, you should have graduated from high school no earlier than 2022.
- First Undergraduate Degree: The scholarship is available for those applying for their first undergraduate degree.
- Academic Excellence: You must demonstrate outstanding academic performance with a record of achieving all As or an equivalent standard.
- Financial Need: You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise hinder you from pursuing a UBC degree.
- UBC Admission Requirements: You must fulfill UBC’s admission requirements, including meeting the general and degree-specific criteria, as well as the English Language Admission Standard.
Target Countries
International students from any country other than Canada.
Host Institution
The University of British Columbia, Canada.
Scholarship Value
The overall benefits provided through the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award are determined based on several factors, including the student’s tuition fees, living expenses, and other related costs. Since these can vary greatly from one student to another, there is no fixed or predetermined value for the scholarship.
The award is designed to assist international students in covering their educational and living expenses, but the specific amount awarded to each recipient is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the value of the scholarship, we recommend reaching out to the University of British Columbia directly or consulting their official documentation.
Application Instruction
To apply for the International Scholars Program, follow these steps:
- Get nominated by your school or non-profit and provide an academic reference.
- Confirm if your school or non-profit can nominate you. Schools can nominate up to three students for UBC Vancouver (including Vantage College) and one student for UBC Okanagan. Nonprofits can only nominate a high school student involved with them.
- Inform your nominator and academic referee about your application and the November 15 deadline. Your nominator should be a school counselor or equivalent, and your academic referee should be familiar with your work.
- Collect your financial information, as well as notes on extracurricular activities and awards.
- Apply for the International Scholars Program by submitting the application before the November 15 deadline.
- Submit your UBC admissions application by the December 1 deadline.
Deadline
The closing date for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award is December 1st, 2023
Scholarship Link
For more detailed information about the Scholarship, you should visit the Official Website.
